Corneal abrasions

Algarni AM, Guyatt GH, Turner A, et al. Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 27;5(5):CD014617.Full text  Abstract

Watson SL, Leung V. Interventions for recurrent corneal erosions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Jul 9;(7):CD001861.Full text  Abstract

Lim CH, Turner A, Lim BX. Patching for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Jul 26;(7):CD004764.Full text  Abstract

American Academy of Ophthalmology. Cornea/external disease summary benchmarks - 2023. Dec 2023 [internet publication].Full text

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18. Shipman S, Painter K, Keuchel M, et al. Short-term topical tetracaine is highly efficacious for the treatment of pain caused by corneal abrasions: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Mar;77(3):338-44.Full text  Abstract

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21. Algarni AM, Guyatt GH, Turner A, et al. Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 27;5(5):CD014617.Full text  Abstract

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26. West JR. Are topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs useful for analgesia in patients with traumatic corneal abrasions? Ann Emerg Med. 2019 Feb;73(2):157-9.Full text  Abstract

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28. Lim CH, Turner A, Lim BX. Patching for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Jul 26;(7):CD004764.Full text  Abstract

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33. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Cornea/external disease summary benchmarks - 2023. Dec 2023 [internet publication].Full text

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